Porsche Macan Electric Recall R/2025/168: Stop Delivery Safety Recall: Replacing Passenger‘s Airbag Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 May 2025
- Launched
- 18
- vehicles in the UK
- ASA5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Macan Electric vehicles built between 24 March 2024 and 7 April 2025. During regular conformity of production tests by the supplier a deviation at a component of the passenger’s airbag unit has been identified. The dealer will replace to ensure the full protective effect the passenger’s airbag unit of all affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During regular conformity of production tests by the supplier a deviation at a component of the passenger’s airbag unit has been identified. As a result of this deviation the full protective effect of the passenger’s airbag may be impaired in the event of an accident triggering the restraint systems.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ASA5 Stop Delivery Safety Recall - Replacing passenger‘s airbag unit Defect: During regular conformity of production tests by the supplier a deviation at a component of the passenger’s airbag unit has been identified. As a result of this deviation the full protective effect of the passenger’s airbag may be impaired in the event of an accident triggering the restraint systems. Remedy: To ensure the full protective effect the passenger’s airbag unit of all affected vehicles must be replaced.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: stop delivery safety recall: replacing passenger‘s airbag unit.
The Fix
The dealer will replace to ensure the full protective effect the passenger’s airbag unit of all affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Macan Electric built between 24 March 2024 and 7 April 2025 may be included. Porsche estimates 18 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the campaign code ASA5 or the DVSA reference R/2025/168. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PanameraRe-coding airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2025/431 | |
| MacanRecall Campaign / Stop Delivery: Check screw connection for airbag in front seats and rework if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/328 | |
| 911On affected vehicles the side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily | Urgent | R/2023/319 | |
| 718 Boxster, 718 Caymen, Boxster, Carrera and 2 moreAir bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor | Urgent | R/2019/250 | |
| Boxster, Carrera, CaymanThe airbag sensors in the side members on the vehicle may not be screwed tightly enough | Urgent | R/2019/111 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2025/077 on 26 Feb 2025, for check rear seat belt buckles and rework if necessary. The one launched after it was R/2025/264 on 8 Jul 2025, for check the air suspension strut on the front axle and rework if necessary. You can also see every Porsche recall, the Porsche Macan recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/168, launched 9 May 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.